What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial equipment which is used in numerous applications from electrical repair to construction. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot efficient and safer.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are another term for articulating boom lifts. These machines are capable of reaching heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which allow the articulating lifts to reach over objects and outwards and also upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Both telescoping or straight boom lifts could work at heights from 46 to 86 feet. Not like articulating lifts, these ones do not have elbows and extend in a straight line. This simplifies some of the lift training but also restricts the areas that could be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it could negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts have zero tail swing, are convenient for indoor application and offered in electrical models. These particular kinds of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for utilizing many of their dependable and effective design features. The SJ 46AJ provides an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation which is standard equipped. Due to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this model provides zero tail swing as well.
Skyjack is known for offering positive traction and extreme terrain ability. These features are provided by the axle based 4WD, that is offered in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machines are known for having a rugged and dependable drive train and proven low maintenance. Moreover, the AJ has been designed with a rear axle hydraulic differential unlock and lock switch. This enables the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough ground.